Al-Bahah Province
Al-Bahah Province (Arabic: ٱلْبَاحَة al-Bāḥah pronounced [alˈbaːħa]) is a province of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the southwestern part of the Hejazi region. It has an area of 9,921 km2, and a population of 476,172 (2017). Its capital is Al Bahah. The region includes Al-Baḥah City, Al-Mikhwah and Baljorashi. Baljorashi has a famous traditional market known as Sūq as-Sabt (سُوْق ٱلسَّبْت), which translates to English as "Saturday market". The Baljorashi market is very old and its exact age is unknown. Other cities in the region include Baljourashi, Al-Mikhwah, Rahwat Albar and Sabt Alalaya. Al-Baḥah region is the home of two Azd tribes, the Ghamid and the Zahran.
Al-Bahah
Al-Bāḥah ٱلْبَاحَة | |
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A view from the country of the Hawalah tribe, showing the eastern side of Mount Atherb overlooking the Tihamah | |
Map of Saudi Arabia with Al-Bahah highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 20°0′N 41°30′E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Al-Bahah |
| Manatiq (Districts) | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Hussam bin Saud Al Saud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,921 km2 (3,831 sq mi) |
| Population (2017 census) | |
| • Total | 476,172 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2 | 11 |
| Area code | +966 17 |
| Website | www |
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